Marianne Valenzuela
Riverside,CA
Summary
Fully credentialed LVN with experience in providing compassionate care in a home setting through 7 years clinical and office Hospice experience. Effective in educating family/Cg with patient status and treatment. Recognized for being dependable, trustworthy and a positive addition to any environment. Fast learner, excellent organization, communication skills and the ability to work independently. Efficient worker who demonstrates strong time management, prioritizing skills and is self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision. Friendly and outgoing personality, excellent phone etiquette and strong people skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Hospice Care
Destiny Hospice Care Inc.
05.2016 - Current
- Highly organized, Motivated LVN, dedicated to patient care
- Provides Hospice care in home and in office via excellent triage skills
- Competent in Hospice MD charting system, audits.
- Trains new hire RN/LVN/CHHA on documentation to maintain Medicare compliance standards
- Current preceptor for LVN field training
- Conducts IDG meetings while taking notes, all in coordination with MD and RNCM
- Competent in completion of Death Worksheets
- Maintains 100% compliance in Non-Covered Notifications
- Able to assist RNCM in Discharge planning
- Knowledgeable in-home care safety and infection control standards
- Competent in Joint Commission and Department of Health regulations.
Skilled Caregiver
IHSS
06.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from Tubule Feedings, Medication Administration, Personal Hygiene Maintenance, Mickey Button Changes and transportation to medical appointments.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Medical Back Office Assistant
Megan Medical Clinic
03.2005 - 06.2009
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues
- Assisted physicians in medical procedures
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, conditions, progress and concerns
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height
- Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
Medical Assistant Front/Back Office
Doctors Hospital
06.2003 - 01.2005
- Triaged incoming calls for provider to determine callers' needs for immediate appointments or scheduled visits.
- Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train each on office procedures and important tasks.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with clinical procedures following safe practices.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Bakery Clerk/ Cashier
Albertsons
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Cashier
- Cake Decorator, Baker
Back Office Medical Assistant
San Gabriel Orthopedics
02.1998 - 02.1999
- Assisted office manager with tracking inventory and restocking examination rooms and stations.
- Ordered prescription refills on behalf of existing office patients.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Education
License Vocational Nurse -
North-West College
Riverside, CA2015
Medical Assistant -
Corinthian Schools Inc./Bryman
El Monte, CA01.1998
High School Diploma -
Sierra Vista High School
Baldwin Park, CA01.1996
Skills
- Medication administration, and Tubule Feedings
- Infection control standards and Bag Technique
- Updating and Maintaining Medical Records
- Catheter placement and Care
- Skilled in conducting head to toe assessments
- Collaborative Communicator
- Committed to compliance reporting procedures
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritizing
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Protocols
- Charting and Recording
- Dispensing and Disposing of Narcotics
- Tuberculosis Testing, and Wound care knowledge
- Patient Screening and Triaging
Certification
- IV Therapy Certified (course # IB2743)
- BLS certified, American Heath Care Academy
Licenses
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, California, VN293143
References
Esmeralda Altamirano RN Professional 714-852-8417, Eva Hernandez LVN Professional 909-268-7205, Sheena Carroll LVN Personal (951) 531-7559
Timeline
LVN Hospice Care
Destiny Hospice Care Inc.
05.2016 - Current
Skilled Caregiver
IHSS
06.2012 - 01.2016
Medical Back Office Assistant
Megan Medical Clinic
03.2005 - 06.2009
Medical Assistant Front/Back Office
Doctors Hospital
06.2003 - 01.2005
Back Office Medical Assistant
San Gabriel Orthopedics
02.1998 - 02.1999
Bakery Clerk/ Cashier
Albertsons
01.1997 - 01.2002
License Vocational Nurse -
North-West College
Medical Assistant -
Corinthian Schools Inc./Bryman
High School Diploma -
Sierra Vista High School
- IV Therapy Certified (course # IB2743)
- BLS certified, American Heath Care Academy
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